Depressive Disorder Blogs

Living through the COVID-19 pandemic has given scientists lots of new facts about the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 causing it. However, the risk of getting this disease depends not only on close contact with the virus carrier. Many various factors affect this probability. Among them are age, sex, living conditions, the immune system, obesity, etc. Our mental […]

The term ‘psychological profile’ was developed first to help criminal investigators determine behavioral patterns and motivations that made perpetrators commit the crime. Yet today, this phrase has a wider definition and diverse application as its efficiency and helpfulness were appreciated by various industries, from sociology and statistics to mental health care and psychotherapy practices. In […]

All people can occasionally feel sad and distressed, but when low mood and overwhelming fatigue persist for over two weeks [1], it’s a reason to ponder about undiagnosed depression symptoms. Misconceptions associated with this clinical disorder may deter individuals from seeking treatment and cause numerous severe consequences. Let’s shed a ray of light on what […]

Around 8% of adult Americans suffer from depressive disorder, as stated by the American Academy of Family Physicians [1]. People suspecting they might have this mental health condition are getting tested for depression prior to receiving a diagnosis. You may encounter various types of screening for depression around the Web, but tests to diagnose depression […]

Self-inflicted injury is a form of depression, although not necessarily a direct cause. Most who hurt themselves are experiencing aching emotional pain that is a byproduct of depression, anxiety, trauma, or another mental illness. Although depression is characterized by a sense of sorrow, worthlessness, and hopelessness, at times hurting yourself is a form of emotional […]

Depression is often called a ‘silent killer’. You may never notice it in your loved ones but it can manifest suddenly in the most disastrous way. That’s why today, medical society pays great attention to depression as the #1 cause of disability worldwide [1]. According to WHO, depression maintains the leading position among mental health […]

Already tired on an average Tuesday, spoiling the weakening with anxious thoughts about the upcoming week at work, or having bad dreams about opening your mailbox. Sounds familiar? You’re not alone, 75% of American employees report the negative impact of work-related stress on their health and wellbeing. [1] Business-wise it means a decrease in workers’ […]

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a mental disorder is defined as a psychological syndrome or pattern. That includes distress, disability, increased risk of death, or causes a significant loss of autonomy [2]. Mental illnesses are a common problem for people around the world and in the United States. The latest […]

An Emotional Support or Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is a special type of assistance animal that helps to alleviate the onset of autosomal or emotional impairments such as modesty, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. In most cases, these animals are usually brought in by a licensed mental health professional under the prescription of an individualized […]